Greedfall

Greedfall, the 2019 Action RPG, presents an interesting workload for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but reveals a more balanced picture as resolution drops. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across the board, focusing on how the individual components contribute to the final frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the RTX 3080 Ti as the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers an average of 176 FPS. Moving to 1440p, that average drops to 122 FPS, a reduction of about 31%. The jump to 4K is even more demanding, with the average falling to 73 FPS, which is roughly 40% lower than the 1440p result and 59% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is working at its limits as pixel count increases.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average frame rate is 247 FPS at 1080p, 171 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 4K. This consistent drop-off across different quality levels reinforces that the RTX 3080 Ti's rendering throughput is the limiting factor. The CPU, while not idle, is not the primary constraint at these higher resolutions. It is only when we look at the absolute lowest resolution and settings that the CPU's role becomes more significant, as the GPU is able to produce frames fast enough that the processor's ability to feed it becomes a potential limiting factor.

The data suggests that for a 60 FPS target, this combo can handle 4K with High settings, as the 73 FPS average provides a comfortable margin. For higher refresh rate displays, 1440p is the sweet spot, as the 122 FPS average at High settings is excellent. The 1080p results are exceptionally high, indicating that this pairing is overkill for that resolution unless paired with a very high refresh rate monitor, as even at Ultra settings the frame rate stays above 110 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of the performance cost associated with each settings preset. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial, with the average frame rate dropping from 247 to 194 FPS at 1080p, a difference of 53 FPS. The jump from Medium to High is more moderate, with a decline to 176 FPS. The most dramatic impact comes from the Ultra preset, which brings the 1080p average down to 112 FPS, a significant 36% reduction from High.

At 1440p, the same relative pattern emerges. Low yields 171 FPS, Medium drops to 134 FPS, and High sits at 122 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, causes a steeper cliff, with the average falling to 78 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces specific effects or rendering features that are particularly demanding on the GPU. At 4K, the trend is similar but with lower overall numbers: Low produces 102 FPS, Medium 80 FPS, High 73 FPS, and Ultra is the only preset that dips below 60 FPS, with a 46 FPS average.

For the best experience, the High preset appears to be the optimal balance for this hardware. It offers a substantial visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining high frame rates: 176 FPS at 1080p, 122 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, while visually more demanding, does not seem to provide a worthwhile return on investment for the significant performance loss, especially at 4K where it drops below 60 FPS. If a player prioritizes maximum frame rate, Low is the choice, but the data shows that High provides a far better experience for the performance cost.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a powerhouse built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip. Its specifications are substantial: 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s. The benchmark results show this hardware is well-suited for Greedfall, as the GPU is the dominant factor in the frame rates achieved at all tested resolutions.

The GPU's high memory bandwidth and 12 GB capacity are likely important for handling the game's textures and geometry at 4K resolution. The fact that the 4K High preset averages 73 FPS indicates that the card has enough raw compute power and memory throughput to handle the game's demands. The RTX 3080 Ti's percentile ranking of 83 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41187, confirms its high-end status. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, scores 40377, a 2% delta, placing the 3080 Ti slightly ahead in this comparison.

The VRAM is not a limiting factor in this game, as even at 4K Ultra, which would be the most demanding scenario, the system still runs, albeit at a lower frame rate. The GPU's performance is the primary variable in the scaling we see across resolutions. The data indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti is a capable card for Greedfall, providing smooth performance at High settings across all tested resolutions, but its limits are clearly reached at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination is not a common pairing, which is reflected in its ranking. The combo ranks 993 out of 3703 tested combinations in Greedfall. This places it in the top 27% of all tested systems, which is a solid result for a CPU that is not typically paired with such a high-end GPU.

This ranking is a direct result of the GPU's dominance in this game. The RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end card, and its performance heavily influences the overall score. The Ryzen 7 5700, while a capable CPU, is not in the same performance tier as the GPU. Its average benchmark score is 25517, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. This pairing creates a system where the GPU is the clear performance leader, and the CPU is sufficient to avoid being a major bottleneck at most resolutions.

The data suggests that this combination is a bit unbalanced, with the GPU being overqualified for the CPU. A more balanced pairing might see a higher ranking, but as it stands, the combo's rank reflects the raw power of the RTX 3080 Ti. The system is capable of very high frame rates, especially at 1080p and 1440p, which is a strong result for any gaming configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In Greedfall, the CPU's role is less pronounced than the GPU's, but it still contributes to the overall performance. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not a bottleneck at higher resolutions, but its performance becomes more relevant at 1080p.

The CPU's single-threaded performance is solid, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916. Its multi-threaded capabilities are also strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655. These scores are appropriate for a mid-range desktop processor. In Greedfall, an Action RPG, the game's logic and physics calculations are likely to utilize a few cores, but not necessarily all 16 threads. The CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions is a good sign that its processing power is adequate.

However, the CPU is clearly the weaker link in this pairing. Its average benchmark score of 25517 puts it in the 78th percentile, while the GPU is in the 83rd percentile. This difference, while not massive, is noticeable. At 1080p Low, the CPU is likely being pushed harder to keep up with the GPU's output, but the data shows it can handle it, as the frame rate is still very high at 247 FPS. The CPU's role is to ensure the GPU is fed with data, and in this case, it does so effectively without being the primary performance limiter.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset produces an average of 247 FPS, while Medium averages 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 and a maximum of 223. The High preset brings the average down to 176 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 112 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the system has ample performance headroom for any modern monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. The Low preset averages 171 FPS, while Medium averages 134 FPS with a range of 114 to 155. The High preset achieves 122 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 78 FPS. This resolution is ideal for this hardware, as it offers a great balance between visual fidelity and performance, with the High preset providing a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. The Low preset averages 102 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 80 FPS with a range of 68 to 92. The High preset averages 73 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that struggles, with an average of 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for a smooth experience. This data shows that the RTX 3080 Ti can handle 4K in Greedfall, but only at High settings or lower. The Ultra preset is not playable at this resolution with this hardware combination.